The Screaming Eagles (8-9, 2-7 GLVC) return to action Tuesday at 6 p.m. (CDT) when they visit Bellarmine University.
Set 1
William Jewell (4-14, 1-7 GLVC) held the Eagles to a negative .103 attacking percentage as it pulled out the four-point win in the opening frame. USI led 21-20, but the Cardinals won the final five points to grab the one-set lead.
Set 2
USI rallied from a two-point deficit midway through the second frame pull into a 17-17 tie, but the Cardinals won eight of the final 10 rallies to pull out the six-point win and extend their match lead to 2-0. William Jewell hit .317 in the second frame and held the Eagles to a .154 attacking percentage.
Set 3
The Eagles fought off match-point three times and had a chance at set-point with a 27-26 lead, but the Cardinals won three straight points to end the Eagles’ comeback bid. USI, which hit .280 in the third frame, had a 19-12 lead, but the Cardinals used a 10-3 run to match USI at 22-22.
USI Statistical Leaders
Sophomore outside hitter Alyssa Yochum (Columbia, Illinois) posted her first-career double-double with 11 kills and a career-high 12 digs. Sophomore setter Casey Cepicky (St. Louis, Missouri) had 18 assists and eight digs, while senior libero Haley Limper (Springfield, Illinois) and sophomore defensive specialist Callie Gubera(Thorntown, Indiana) had 15 and 10 digs, respectively.
